Origin
Medical Lake, WA
Late night in Medical Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medical Lake, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medical Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Medical Lake, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 23.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 90, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Washington state's Pacific Coast region. Expect a highway-focused experience that’s ideal for a quick transition or a day trip. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart and how you structure your time upon arrival. It’s a practical link for anyone needing to get from one area to the other without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 16.4 mi | 19m |
| West Medical Lake Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| State Route 902 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Lefevre Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Aero Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 16.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on East Lake Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lake Street
2
Turn right onto WA 902
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lefevre Street
3
Turn right onto WA 902
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 902
4
Continue on WA 902
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Medical Lake Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 902
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Medical Lake Highway
6
Continue on WA 902
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Medical Lake Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Aero Road
8
Continue on West Aero Road
455 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Aero Road
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 902
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Aero Road
10
Continue on WA 902
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Aero Road
11
Enter roundabout
262 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
12
Continue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
13
Merge onto I 90; US 395
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90; US 395
14
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
16
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 902 / North Lefevre Street
Turn right onto WA 902 / North Lefevre Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway
Enter roundabout onto WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Aero Road
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WA 902 / West Aero Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 902 / West Aero Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 East: Spokane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 73% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 90. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a longest continuous segment of 16.4 miles on I 90. The drive begins on West Medical Lake Highway and State Route 902 before merging onto the interstate. While primarily highway, the initial portions offer a slightly different feel before the focus shifts to efficient travel on the main interstate. It's designed for straightforward transit rather than winding scenic exploration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and West Medical Lake Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 902 / North Lefevre Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 902 / North Lefevre Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (West Aero Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 902 / North Lefevre Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (West Aero Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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